Holland in Photos: Students set sail on Lake Macatawa

Cassandra Lybrink, Holland Sentinel

HOLLAND — As publication dates change at The Sentinel, we're using our Friday edition to showcase the locals who make our reporting possible.

"Holland In Photos," a series shot by freelance photographer Adam Vander Kooy, highlights the extra-ordinary happenings of your neighbors.

For this week's feature, Vander Kooy visited MBJA Sailing School on Wednesday, June 12.

MBJA Sailing School recently started their sailing classes and camps, which include lessons and races for all different age groups, including adults.
MBJA Sailing School recently started their sailing classes and camps, which include lessons and races for all different age groups, including adults.
Matthew Tevelde, a first year coach at MBJA Sailing School, briefs students of the day's schedule as they prepare to sail Lake Macatawa on June 12, 2024.
Matthew Tevelde, a first year coach at MBJA Sailing School, briefs students of the day's schedule as they prepare to sail Lake Macatawa on June 12, 2024.
Matthew Tevelde, a first year coach at MBJA Sailing School, briefs students of the day's schedule as they prepare to sail Lake Macatawa on June 12, 2024.
Matthew Tevelde, a first year coach at MBJA Sailing School, briefs students of the day's schedule as they prepare to sail Lake Macatawa on June 12, 2024.
A student rides the Optimist Dinghy on Lake Michigan, a simple and stable boat for beginners and pre-teen racers on June 12, 2024.
A student rides the Optimist Dinghy on Lake Michigan, a simple and stable boat for beginners and pre-teen racers on June 12, 2024.
LJ Nykamp, a third year coach at MBJA Sailing School, instructs students on Lake Michigan, June 12, 2024.
LJ Nykamp, a third year coach at MBJA Sailing School, instructs students on Lake Michigan, June 12, 2024.
A young sailor of MBJA prepares his boat before setting sail on Lake Macatawa on June 12, 2024.
A young sailor of MBJA prepares his boat before setting sail on Lake Macatawa on June 12, 2024.
LJ Nykamp, a seasoned coach at MBJA Sailing, helps a group a young sailors prepare to venture onto Lake Michigan, June 12, 2024.
LJ Nykamp, a seasoned coach at MBJA Sailing, helps a group a young sailors prepare to venture onto Lake Michigan, June 12, 2024.
MBJA Sailing School recently started sailing classes and camps, which include lessons and races for all age groups, including adults.
MBJA Sailing School recently started sailing classes and camps, which include lessons and races for all age groups, including adults.

"Holland in Photos" will take a summer hiatus beginning Friday, July 5. It will return in August.

— Cassandra Lybrink is the local editor of The Holland Sentinel. Contact her at clybrink@hollandsentinel.com. Follow her on Twitter @CassLybrink.

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